Monday, May 11, 2009
Tis the season
With warm weather upon us again, it's time to take out the ball (see below) and clean the ice scrapers, jumper cables, and miscellaneous trash from our car trunks. Yes, folks, it's Trunkball season! For a summary of the rules, check out some of the posts below. Hopefully this season we can videotape a game and post it on this site as well as You Tube to get the interest peaking again.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
One Guideline to Promote Sport to Kids
The spread of trunkball as a sport is rapid and one facet in this popularity is the lack of rules. However, to facilitate quicker acceptance, players need to make some accommodations for younger players. Therefore, it is strongly suggested that players older than 11 allow younger players (7 or younger) to establish a beginners throw line at 15 feet. I would also recommend that you do not throw full force at these younger players until they get accustomed to hard throws. It also goes without saying that you should also be careful not to push or throw these younger players aside until they can hold their own physically.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
West Concord League
We have received an application to form a West Concord League set to begin play this fall. Welcome WCTL!
Monday, August 18, 2008
Basic equipment and general guidelines...
In order to begin play in trunkball, you need very little to get started. The following brief summary will get you going and links to more detailed information will follow in later posts:
Equipment
1 - Six (6) inch red playground ball (or equivalent)
1 - Car with trunk open (preferably a mid-size to large vehicle)
2 - Two players (a 2 x 2 version is in the works)
Overview
Trunkball is a two-person, "half-court" game where an offensive player throws a playground ball at a car trunk trying to score a goal. The defensive player, a goalie, seeks to prevent a goal by blocking or catching ball and securing possession. High scorer wins match.
Guidelines
You need to mark off a thirty-three (33) foot line which is the distance balls are initially thrown from parallel to the trunk and extending three feet to either side from the end of the trunk width (so the initial throw line is three feet wider than the trunk on either side).
Game starts as one player is on offense (at throw line) and the other on defense (playing goalie at the trunk--can essentially stand anywhere)
Offensive player throws at the trunk to score a goal. If ball is caught or secured by goalie, the ball is dead and goalie switches to offense. If ball misses target but does not strike vehicle, ball is also dead and positions switch. If ball strikes car and bounces away, it is a live ball and either player may pursue. If goalie secures, ball is dead and positions switch. If offensive player secures, they may shoot at goal from any location. In this scenario, the goalie may seek to block the shot or swipe ball free and secure.
Note that securing the ball after a shot must be with two hands. A single-hand hold may be legally stolen.
Note that in free ball scenario, there are no rules for moving toward goal or defending the goal other that general rules of fair play such as no hitting, kicking, tripping, punching, or other universally recognized acts of violence. However, bumping, pushing, and hand/arm waving are allowed.
A goal is scored when ball enters trunk and remains there. A ball that enters trunk and bounces out is no goal (as it cannot necessarily be verified by the defensive player).
Games continue until one player announces that each player has "X" number of shots remaining. If the other player agrees, this scenario is played out. The other player may, however, offer an alternative number (usually higher if that player is behind in the game), and a negotiation ensues until an agreement is made. If no agreement, play continues until another announcement is made. If no agreement is made a second time, an automatic ten shot each rule is imposed. Whoever is leading at the end of all remaining shots used is the winner.
Sudden-Death Overtime: If players are tied at the end of regulation play, there is a sudden-death overtime scenario. Players determine who shoots first by a best of three rock-paper-scissors game. Game ends when first player scores.
Believe me, you will be tired after this game.
Equipment
1 - Six (6) inch red playground ball (or equivalent)
1 - Car with trunk open (preferably a mid-size to large vehicle)
2 - Two players (a 2 x 2 version is in the works)
Overview
Trunkball is a two-person, "half-court" game where an offensive player throws a playground ball at a car trunk trying to score a goal. The defensive player, a goalie, seeks to prevent a goal by blocking or catching ball and securing possession. High scorer wins match.
Guidelines
You need to mark off a thirty-three (33) foot line which is the distance balls are initially thrown from parallel to the trunk and extending three feet to either side from the end of the trunk width (so the initial throw line is three feet wider than the trunk on either side).
Game starts as one player is on offense (at throw line) and the other on defense (playing goalie at the trunk--can essentially stand anywhere)
Offensive player throws at the trunk to score a goal. If ball is caught or secured by goalie, the ball is dead and goalie switches to offense. If ball misses target but does not strike vehicle, ball is also dead and positions switch. If ball strikes car and bounces away, it is a live ball and either player may pursue. If goalie secures, ball is dead and positions switch. If offensive player secures, they may shoot at goal from any location. In this scenario, the goalie may seek to block the shot or swipe ball free and secure.
Note that securing the ball after a shot must be with two hands. A single-hand hold may be legally stolen.
Note that in free ball scenario, there are no rules for moving toward goal or defending the goal other that general rules of fair play such as no hitting, kicking, tripping, punching, or other universally recognized acts of violence. However, bumping, pushing, and hand/arm waving are allowed.
A goal is scored when ball enters trunk and remains there. A ball that enters trunk and bounces out is no goal (as it cannot necessarily be verified by the defensive player).
Games continue until one player announces that each player has "X" number of shots remaining. If the other player agrees, this scenario is played out. The other player may, however, offer an alternative number (usually higher if that player is behind in the game), and a negotiation ensues until an agreement is made. If no agreement, play continues until another announcement is made. If no agreement is made a second time, an automatic ten shot each rule is imposed. Whoever is leading at the end of all remaining shots used is the winner.
Sudden-Death Overtime: If players are tied at the end of regulation play, there is a sudden-death overtime scenario. Players determine who shoots first by a best of three rock-paper-scissors game. Game ends when first player scores.
Believe me, you will be tired after this game.
Welcome to the World of Trunkball!
New sports come and go but the emerging sport of trunkball has a unique opportunity to overtake many mature sports and capture the imagination of the globe. Trunkball, unique in its rules (or lack thereof), its simple set of equipment, and no lack of playing "fields", has a bright future.
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